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Satcom Direct

US
commercialFounded 1997
Melbourne, Florida, United States
satcomdirect.com
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Gogo acquired Satcom Direct, including SDG, in late 2024.

Mentioned as: Satcom DirectNarrative GeneralOct 27, 2025Latest News

Gilat plans to start shipping nearly 200 ESA antennas to Florida-based inflight connectivity provider Satcom Direct next year.

Mentioned as: Satcom DirectOrg RelationshipJun 17, 2024Gilat takes to the air with $245 million Stellar Blu takeover plan

Aura VSAT was launched by Satcom Global in 2016 to deliver a global, high-speed VSAT service.

Mentioned as: Satcom DirectOrg RelationshipApr 29, 2024Satcom Global enhances AuraNow VSAT coverage via a new Intelsat agreement

Satcom Global and Intelsat have a global agreement to expand the Ku-band network supporting the AuraNow VSAT solution.

Mentioned as: Satcom GlobalTechnical ProductApr 29, 2024Satcom Global enhances AuraNow VSAT coverage via a new Intelsat agreement

Satcom Global originally launched the Aura VSAT service in 2016 to provide a global high-speed VSAT service.

Mentioned as: Satcom DirectOrg RelationshipApr 24, 2024Satcom Global’s AuraNow VSAT coverage improves with Intelsat agreement

Satcom Global launched AuraNow in 2020 to enable customers to upgrade, downgrade, and suspend Ku-band airtime without penalty via an online portal.

Mentioned as: Satcom DirectOrg RelationshipApr 24, 2024Satcom Global’s AuraNow VSAT coverage improves with Intelsat agreement

Satcom Global and Intelsat entered a global agreement to expand the Ku-band network supporting the AuraNow VSAT solution.

Mentioned as: Satcom GlobalTechnical ProductApr 24, 2024Satcom Global’s AuraNow VSAT coverage improves with Intelsat agreement

Satcom Direct Government provides 24/7/365 customer support to U.S. Military, diplomatic, intelligence, and civilian government aviation users of its services.

Mentioned as: Satcom DirectNarrative GeneralMar 19, 2024Satcom Direct Government signs USG + DoD aeronautical BPA

Satcom Direct Government’s secure fixed MILSATCOM solutions include C-Band, Ku-Band, Ka-Band, X-Band, and UHF.

Mentioned as: Satcom Direct GovernmentTechnical ProductMar 19, 2024Satcom Direct Government signs USG + DoD aeronautical BPA

Satcom Direct Government will provide secure voice and broadband data services to support global aeronautical missions for the Department of Defense and other federal agencies under the BPA.

Mentioned as: Satcom DirectNarrative PlanMar 19, 2024Satcom Direct Government signs USG + DoD aeronautical BPA

The expanded range of Viasat service options will be available to business aviation customers using Viasat’s existing GAT-5510 terminal and to aircraft using three upcoming next-generation Jet ConneX terminals: Satcom Direct’s Plane Simple Ka-band, Orbit’s AirTRx30, and Honeywell’s JetWave X.

Mentioned as: satcom directTechnical ProductOct 17, 2023Viasat Enhances In-flight Broadband Service Options For Business Aviation Customers

Satcom Direct Avionics, the Canadian hardware manufacturing division of Satcom Direct, will work with OneWeb to develop the SD Modem Unit for the ESA terminal.

Mentioned as: Satcom DirectOrg RelationshipAug 2, 2023Satcom Direct and Gilat to Develop Electronically Steered Antennas for In-flight Connectivity

Satcom Direct and Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. have signed a strategic agreement to develop and supply new ultra-low profile electronically steered antennas to support in-flight connectivity for business, government, and defense.

Mentioned as: Satcom DirectTechnical ProductAug 1, 2023Satcom Direct + Gilat sign a strategic agreement

Gilat will develop the antenna system while Satcom Direct Avionics will work with OneWeb to develop the SD Modem Unit to harness the LEO constellation.

Mentioned as: Satcom DirectOrg RelationshipAug 1, 2023Satcom Direct + Gilat sign a strategic agreement

Satcom Direct Avionics, Gilat, and OneWeb will collaborate to deliver faster, more consistent broadband services across the globe for business aviation customers.

Mentioned as: Satcom Direct AvionicsTechnical ProductAug 1, 2023Satcom Direct + Gilat sign a strategic agreement

FlexExec paired with Satcom Direct’s SD Plane Simple Ku-Band antenna provides government aviation and business jet passengers with high-speed, global connectivity.

Mentioned as: Satcom DirectTechnical ProductMar 26, 2023Intelsat is the winner of MSUA’s Aerospace / Aviation Mobile Innovation Award

Satcom Direct has completed the installation of the first Plane Simple Ka-band antenna on the company’s SD Gulfstream G550.

Mentioned as: Satcom DirectTechnical ProductFeb 14, 2023Satcom Direct Installs Prototype SD Plane Simple Ka-band Terminal

Skyservice Business Aviation received Transport Canada (TCCA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) supplemental type certification (STC) approval for the integration of Satcom Direct Plane Simple Ku-band tail-mounted antenna (TMA) systems.

Mentioned as: Satcom DirectTechnical ProductJan 11, 2023Skyservice Receives Approvals to Integrate Satcom Direct's Ku-Band Antenna into its Aircrafts

The agreement between Satcom Direct and Stellar Blu was announced at the Middle Eastern Business Aviation Association meeting in Dubai.

Mentioned as: Satcom DirectOrg RelationshipDec 7, 2022Stellar Blu Solutions Selects Satcom Direct as the Service Provider for its Sidewinder Aviation Product Line

Austral and Raptis upgraded their satellite communications to AuraNow maritime VSAT provided by Satcom Global.

Mentioned as: Satcom DirectNarrative GeneralNov 29, 2022Australian sustainable fishing companies Austral and Raptis upgrade to AuraNow VSAT
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